Karitsa, Pieria

Karitsa (Greek: Καρίτσα) is a lowland Aromanian (Vlach) town of the former Municipality of Dio, which is part of the municipality of Dio-Olympos, in the Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The population was 2,025 people as of 2011.[1] It is located 13 km south of Katerini.

Karitsa

Καρίτσα
The Church of Agios Dimitrios in Karitsa
Karitsa
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 40°11′15″N 22°28′55″E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitPieria
MunicipalityDio-Olympos
Municipal unitDio
Highest elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Lowest elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Community
  Population2,025 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
601 00
Area code(s)23510
Vehicle registrationKN

Livestock farming and tobacco growing are the main occupations of the residents. Also produced is corn, beet, endive, kiwi, and cereals.

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